Description
The California Department of Parks and Recreation (Division of Boating and Waterways) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive aquatic vegetation control services throughout the Sacramento‑San Joaquin Delta, Suisun Marsh, and associated tributaries. The scope includes mechanical harvesting of floating vegetation, boat‑based and drone‑based herbicide applications for both floating and submerged invasive plants, and various physical‑control measures (e.g., bubble curtains, benthic mats, booms). The contractor must comply with numerous environmental protections for listed species such as giant garter snake, Chinook salmon, steelhead, and delta smelt, as well as adhere to a strict seasonal treatment window. The contract is valued at up to $5 M per year, runs for three years with possible one‑year extensions, and requires extensive licensing, insurance, and equipment capabilities.
• Mechanical harvesting, herbicide treatment (boat & drone), and physical‑control actions across hundreds of waterway sites.
• Must hold Qualified Applicator Licenses, contractor’s license, pest‑control license, FAA Part 107 drone certification, and related permits.
• Requires $1 M‑$10 M insurance coverage, compliance with USFWS and NOAA Biological Opinions, and provision of all equipment (which becomes state property).
• Performance period spans January 1 2027 to December 31 2029 (with extensions), with work generally prohibited in May‑June and constrained to March 1‑Nov 30 for herbicide applications.